Expanding Union Between Eutelsat and Station Satcom for Global Maritime Internet Services through OneWeb's Low Earth Orbit Technology
Station Satcom Enhances Maritime Connectivity with Eutelsat OneWeb Partnership
Station Satcom, a leading maritime communications provider based in India, has announced a strategic expansion of its portfolio by integrating Eutelsat OneWeb's Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite capabilities. This move aims to deliver high-speed, low-latency broadband connectivity to the global maritime sector.
The new agreement between Eutelsat and Station Satcom combines the reliability and coverage of Eutelsat's Geostationary (GEO) services with the high-speed, low-latency performance of OneWeb's LEO satellites. This integration results in a multi-orbit hybrid connectivity solution, providing seamless, real-time communications to over 5,500 vessels and 850 customers across various maritime segments worldwide.
Thierry Polycarpe, Vice President of Global Maritime at Eutelsat, expressed pride in expanding their partnership with Station Satcom. He stated, "The integration allows us to offer uninterrupted connectivity for ship owners, crew welfare, and offshore operations, reinforcing our commitment to delivering secure, high-speed, low-latency solutions for the maritime industry's digital evolution."
By blending the reliability and wide coverage of GEO satellites with OneWeb’s LEO satellite constellation, Station Satcom is creating a solution that supports uninterrupted, low-latency connections even in remote ocean regions. This enhancement will significantly improve operational efficiency, crew welfare, and drive digital transformation at sea.
This strategic move positions Station Satcom to meet the growing demand in the maritime industry for real-time data, improved communications, and robust offshore connectivity. The partnership with Eutelsat OneWeb leverages LEO satellites orbiting approximately 1,200 km above Earth, providing faster, more responsive communication services than conventional satellites.
The integrated offering will provide hybrid satellite connectivity across the world's oceans, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity for vessels operating along major shipping routes and in remote offshore environments. This will facilitate the digital transformation and operational modernization of maritime operations worldwide.
In summary, the integration of OneWeb’s LEO satellite capabilities enables Station Satcom to:
- Expand high-performance maritime broadband solutions globally.
- Support key maritime sectors with enhanced connectivity.
- Offer hybrid GEO-LEO satellite connectivity for reliability and low latency.
- Facilitate the digital transformation and operational modernization of maritime operations worldwide.
The partnership between Station Satcom and Eutelsat OneWeb aims to bring OneWeb's LEO maritime service to the market, meeting the growing demand for real-time data, operational efficiency, and improved crew welfare in the maritime sector.
- By leveraging Eutelsat OneWeb's Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite technology, Station Satcom is enhancing their maritime connectivity services, offering high-speed, low-latency broadband connections that support uninterrupted, real-time communications even in remote ocean regions, contributing to the digital transformation of the maritime industry.
- The strategic partnership between Station Satcom and Eutelsat OneWeb incorporates the science of space-and-astronomy into their maritime communications, using LEO satellites orbiting approximately 1,200 km above Earth to provide faster, more responsive communication services than conventional satellites, meeting the growing demand for real-time data, improved communications, and robust offshore connectivity in the maritime sector.
